Lake Norman Integrative Wellness Blog
Syncing Meals With Your Body Clock For Better Health
Syncing Meals With Your Body Clock For Better Health Many of us start the day with a small breakfast as we run out the door, followed by a medium sized lunch and a large dinner. We also tend to snack throughout the day and even grab a bite before bed. However, while what we eat…
Do You Feel More Depressed in the Summer?
Do You Feel More Depressed in the Summer? Most everyone has heard of SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, when winter brings on chronic blues. But if you feel better in winter than summer, you may have summer SAD, also called reverse SAD. While the jury is still out on the causes of summer SAD, there…
New Food Sensitivities? Look at Loss of Oral Tolerance
New Food Sensitivities? Look at Loss of Oral Tolerance If you have an autoimmune condition, you may be familiar with restricted diets such as the autoimmune protocol (AIP), GAPs, or FODMAPs. These diets can significantly reduce inflammation, help you determine food sensitivities, and address root causes of mysterious symptoms. However, some people experience little…
Every Cell Needs Vitamin D Yet Most People Deficient in Cornelius NC
Every Cell Needs Vitamin D, Yet Most People Deficient In Cornelius NC Vitamin D is one of the few nutrients we can’t get enough of from food. Our bodies are designed to make vitamin D from sunlight, yet modern life has made that difficult. The result is a worldwide 50 perfect deficiency in vitamin…
Optimizing Your Body’s Best Defense Against Toxins – Cornelius NC
Optimizing Your Body’s Best Defense Against Toxin You’ve heard antioxidant foods and supplements can help fight inflammation and protect you from toxins, but the most important antioxidant is one we make in our own bodies: glutathione. Unlike common antioxidant sources — vitamins C and E, beta carotene, turmeric, resveratrol, and foods such as blueberries,…
Is Social Pollution and Workplace Stress Harming You? – Cornelius NC
Is Social Pollution and Workplace Stress Harming You? Thanks to science and public awareness, we know environmental pollution from industry harms our health. Same goes with tobacco. But did you know “social pollution” is just as harmful? Social pollution refers to the long hours, lack of economic security, high cost of health care,…